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This Park Near NYC Has More Cherry Blossom Trees Than Washington, D.C.—and It's a Must-visit This April

Branch Brook Park in Newark, New Jersey, has 1,500 more cherry trees than the nation’s capital. I figured she was exaggerating. Additionally, with its wide variety of trees, blossoms ebb and flow from late March to early May. Cherry blossoms in bloom in Branch Brook Park in Newark, New Jersey.Credit:Barry Winiker/Getty Images The park first started blossoming in 1927 when 2,500 cherry trees were donated by philanthropist Caroline Bamberger Fuld....

This Park Outside of NYC Was Named the Top Hiking Spot in the U.S., According to Google

Google released its 2024 Year in Search, naming Dater Mountain Nature Park its top hiking area. And nobody has a better view of that than Google. To be clear, it doesn’t mean the “most searched.” Scenic view of Dater Mountain Nature Park in New York.Courtesy of Rockland County Tourism Rather, it’s all about the things we searched more over the last year than the year before. According to AllTrails, the No....

This Passenger Was Escorted Off the Plane By Cops Over In-flight Snacks

A simple credit card error turned into an on-board embarrassment, with cops involved. The crew brought another machine, and it still didnt work. But the staff said she couldnt do that, shetoldThe Mirror UKof the March 28 trip. Two police officers patrolling around an airport.Credit:labsas/Getty Images There were no raised voices. But the Dublin-based carrier doubled down, alerting the authorities on the ground. As a result, they met the flight and escorted her into a van....

This Peaceful New Hawaiian Resort Is Launching a Wellness Program That Includes Surfing, Hiking, Farm Visits, and Luxury Spa Treatments

Integrative lifestyle program “Within” at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay gives guests something to dream about. Courtesy of 1Hotels The verdant, lushlandscapes of Kauaiinspire people to take a deep breath and slow down. From that welcoming home base, venture out on individual journeys themed around your personal wellness goal. Credit:Courtesy of 1Hotels Courtesy of 1Hotels Courtesy of 1Hotels Nina Ruggiero/Travel+Leisure Nina Ruggiero/Travel+Leisure

This Pennsylvania Amusement Park Just Ranked as One of the Best in the Nation — and It Has Free Admission

Knoebels, located in Elysburg, Pennsylvania, ranked No. 2 in a new analysis. Knoebels, located in Elysburg, Pennsylvania, ranked No. The Italian Trapeze ride at the Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania.Credit:Courtesy of Knoebels Amusement Resort 2, with 83.3 percent of reviews rating it five stars. It scored an average Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 and 4.5 out of 5 on Tripadvisor. It also offers free admission into the park, plus complimentary parking and entertainment....

This Pennsylvania Garden Was Just Named the Most Beautiful in the Country

You’ll want to snap a few photos of these spots. whammer121736/Getty Images Sometimes, you oughta stop and smell the roses. And that’s where some of the world’s most gorgeous gardens come in including the No. Credit:whammer121736/Getty Images 1 most beautiful, which happens to reside in the United States. In June, Titan Travel released its study researching the world’s prettiest flower gardens. Though really, wherever there are fresh blooms sounds beautiful to us....

This Pennsylvania Relic Was Named the Most Popular Abandoned Building in the World — How to Visit

Hint: it’s America’s most historic prison. Barry Winiker/Getty Images Want to really get away from it all? I mean, everything and everyone, even if it’s just for a day? The exterior of the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Credit:Barry Winiker/Getty Images Then, it’s time to hit up one of the world’s most famous abandoned buildings. And luckily, they weren’t too hard to find. Next on the list isBeelitz-Heilstatten Hospitalin Germany, which clocked in with 54,000 posts....

This Pennsylvania Town Nicknamed 'Christmas City' Is One of the Most Charming Places to Visit for the Holidays

With a German-style market and festive cocktail trails, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, knows how to celebrate Christmas. But that doesn’t mean it’s crucial that you book a plane ticket to Europe. Vacation property rentals companyHomeToGorecently put together a list of its top-tier choices for domestic,European-style Christmas marketdestinations. Christmas market stalls in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.Credit:Courtesy of Lehigh Valley with Love These places, it says, “offer the magic of Christmas without the long-haul journey.” And Bethlehem,Pennsylvania, located two hours northeast of Philadelphia, was the company’s No....

This Phone Hack Can Save You Hundreds on Your Next International Vacation

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. An eSim could change the way you travel. The second is an eSIM. Credit:Prykhodov/Getty Images Staying connected while traveling is not just convenient, but its also a safety and security measure. Know Before You Buy Before buying an eSIM, verify if your phone is compatible. Most recent iPhones, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, and other newer devices support eSIMs. However, your phone must be unlocked....

This Picturesque 4-hour Train Goes From NYC to the Berkshires With River Views — and It Only Runs in the Summer

The relatively new Amtrak route connects New York City to the Berkshires in Massachusetts. This year, the train will travel betweenNew York Cityand Pittsfield, Massachusetts, all summer long. Tickets are expected to sell quickly with good reason. Marc Glucksman/River Rail Photo This season marks the second year of the Berkshire Flyers pilot run it made its debut in July 2022. Heres what you oughta know to best experience this popular Amtrak pilot route....

This Picturesque Japanese Village Is One of the Snowiest Places on the Planet

The fairytale hamlet with its thatched-roof huts is a winter wonderland. This mountain hamlet is one of the snowiest spots in Japan and the world. The village is famous for its January and February winter nighttime illuminations of its historic houses covered in snow. Credit: UIG via Getty Images Experience the local hospitality on a visit to Shirakawa-go, located 100 miles north of Nagoya. you could reach the village via bus or train from major cities....

This Picturesque Mountain Town Was Just Named the 'Most Charming' in the U.S.

Red Lodge, Montana, sits at the entryway to Yellowstone National Park. The data was then calculated, and each town was given a normalized score between one and 10. Red Lodge came out on top with a score of 7.6. Scenic main street in downtown Red Lodge, Montana.Credit:peeterv/Getty Images “This charming mountain town offers an abundance of outdoor activities for nature lovers,” the findings noted. See the complete top 10 list atinsuremytrip....

This Picturesque Road Trip Is the Most-searched Route in the U.S. — and It Passes by Mountains and Beaches

Put the pedal to the metal on the Pacific Coast Highway. In late July, Rustic Pathways released its research on the most searched-for American road trips. The routes were then ranked by the most combined searches. Credit:Frederick Thelen/GETTY IMAGES And really, the PCH is heads above the rest when it comes to popularity. Coming in a distant second isRoute 66, which has a still impressive 191,000 Google searches monthly. Road trips have long been a staple of the American summer....